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Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865) to Ira Andrews

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02158.16 Author/Creator: Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Bloomfield, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

He discusses briefly the execution of a soldier for shooting another soldier. He ends his letter with offering to give Mr. Andrews ten dollars in gold to name Andrew's new child. Written in pencil.

Barlett served with Company B, 1st Light Artillery Regiment Rhode Island. He was a tailor before the war and a widower.

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

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